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Taste Instincts

Our taste receptors evolved to help our ancestors recognize foods high in calories, and stay away from foods that might cause them harm. Unfortunately we pretty much know of all the harmful foods so there’s no danger, but we have way too many foods high in calories. Our brains are hard-wired to want more of them. That’s why it’s so hard to say no to a second cookie. Or third. Or the whole box.